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Some Reasons People Become Homeless 4 years 2 weeks ago

Many people feel that homeless people are entirely to blame for their own miserable situation. They believe that under no circumstance could they find themselves homeless because they are better than "those people" who have become homeless. The fact is that almost no one is truly safe from becoming homeless. This article gives a number of reasons people become homeless, some of which you will not see discussed in mainstream media. The truth can be unsettling and some reasons for homelessness are considered taboo subjects in American culture.

Homelessness Myths, Misconceptions, and Stereotypes 3 years 10 weeks ago

There is a perception of homeless people in our society that is created and held up by a vast collection of myths and assumptions, most of which are wrong. These myths and stereotypes are dangerous and they seriously interfere with attempts to help homeless people. Myths about homeless people are so ingrained into our society that even people who are trying to help homeless people may believe some of them. Many of these stereotypes make people who would otherwise want to help unwilling to help homeless people.

How People Get Stuck in Homelessness 3 years 6 weeks ago

Even after their root problems are addressed (unemployment, substance abuse issues, etc.) many homeless people still can't dig their way out of homelessness. This article examines a number of reasons why people get trapped in homelessness and go from being homeless to being chronically homeless.

Some Reasons Homeless People Avoid Shelters Even in Freezing Weather 4 years 2 weeks ago

Now that winter is coming, some northern cities are considering forcing homeless people into shelters. This has caused many people to question why on earth a homeless person wouldn't want to stay in a homeless shelter, why they'd prefer to sleep outside even in the freezing cold instead. This article tackles a number of reasons homeless people avoid homeless shelters some of which may shock and surprise you.

Why Don't Homeless People Just Get Jobs? 3 years 42 weeks ago

Many people think that homeless people just need to get off their lazy butts and get a job. What they don't know is that it's not that simple. There are many barriers to homeless people getting jobs, many of which might not occur to people with homes. Also, many homeless people already have jobs. This article explains many of these issues and also why a person who has a job might be homeless.